OPS-Code 8-030.0:

You have received immunotherapy with bee or wasp venom.

This kind of immunotherapy is given if you are allergic to bee or wasp venom. With an allergy, the immune system overreacts to certain substances. Such substances may be harmless substances in the environment, drugs or certain chemicals, for example. An allergy may be accompanied by a range of symptoms. For example, you may experience sneezing, swellings or changes to your skin. The eyes and skin may feel itchy. When allergic reactions are very severe, you may suffer from breathlessness or circulatory problems.

With immunotherapy with bee or wasp venom, the appropriate venom is injected under the skin. To begin with, you are given a very small amount of the venom. This amount of venom does not usually trigger any allergy symptoms. The injection is repeated at different times. The amount of venom is gradually increased. When a certain amount is reached, then you receive this amount over a long period of time at regular intervals. The purpose of immunotherapy is to prevent severe allergic reactions.